Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, TED speaker, No. 1 bestselling author, and a forensic creative scientist. His breakthrough experience as an artist and entrepreneur has translated into making him into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today.
On stage, Erik’s keynote experience creates a dynamic multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk. His message: disruption is the new normal and businesses must embrace creativity in a wholesale fashion, or risk being left behind. Erik’s presentation inspires organizations to be increasingly agile and outlines how to use disruption as a competitive advantage. Some companies will be disrupted others will choose to be the disruptor. Choose wisely.
His new book, The Spark and the Grind, activates the essential components of translating ideas into action. His breakthrough thinking has earned praise from the likes of top influencers in both art and business.
Erik’s previous book, a bestseller called Unthink was hailed by Forbes Magazine as The blueprint to actionable creativity, and by Fast Company Magazine as “provocative with a purpose.”
Erik discovered an alarming truth early in his career as a partner in a corporate firm: organizations that encouraged THE MENTAL DISCIPLINE OF CREATIVITY did better than those that did not put innovation as a priority mission. So he set out to challenge companies to change their way of thinking.
In the meantime, inspired by street art, he became an acclaimed graffiti artist—though he has since stopped selling his works for personal gain, and instead uses his art to raise money for charities. His keynote is where his passion for business growth and art converge into a fascinating performance.
The Wahl Foundation, directed by Tasha Wahl, Erik’s wife, has awarded more than $2 million to schools and 501(c)3 organizations.
Erik’s list of clients includes AT&T, Disney, London School of Business, Microsoft, FedEx, Exxon Mobil, Ernst & Young, and XPrize.
The best sustainable edge in business is the ability to differentiate yourself from your competition. Through this entertaining and highly practical program, we will uncover new ways to make your organization more creative, innovative and profitable, but more so, help your employees see the need to become better storytellers within and for your company and industry.
By embracing innovative strategies, professionals at all levels can achieve superior levels of performance by creatively and visibly differentiating themselves from the competition. No matter what kind of organization you have—from a small company to a large corporation—employees at all levels will better able to embrace the future by becoming more innovative, more productive and ultimately more profitable.
“Everyone really enjoyed Erik’s presentation. He had the whole audience captured when doing his presentation. Eagles Talent did an extremly professional, helpful, follow-up and friendly job.”
“Erik is a treasure. Everyone enjoyed him tremendously. His presentation as always delivers a wonderful message of hope and joy, and he was a wonderful component of our program. Thanks for all of your assistance and I look forward to future opportunities to work with you.”
“Erik did a great job making sure he tied in his presentation to our industry which is difficult to do. Fantastic show and the artwork side of the presentation was more than we expected!”
